The average train between Zermatt and Arona takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Arona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Zermatt and Arona. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Arona at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Arona? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Arona. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Arona station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Zermatt to Arona train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Arona train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Arona station.
Book your Zermatt to Arona train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Zermatt and Arona is 69.2 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Arona via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, and Domodossola in around 5h 2m.